Panorama Village

Published
6:05 am CDT, Saturday, March 16, 2013

The March Ladies Association had a Queen in attendance!

The winner of the “Queen for a Day” program was selected by the audience after interesting performances by contestants played by Jeanie Jackson, Sarah Baxter, Ruthie McGrath, Jean Hinds, and Mavalene Green. Mavalene, a retired, pregnant Dallas cheerleader won and was presented roses and a crown.

Special appearances were made by Donis Miller as Mae West who not only spoke to the group but also broke out in song!! Lynn and Darlene Scott came as mother and daughter. Lynn made quite a backwoods sweater girl!! Bobby Harber was the host and Frank Thompson his helper. Barbara Harber who wrote and directed the skit was assisted by Brenda Willie. Shamrocks and Irish items were chosen as table decorations by Patty Baker and her committee: Diones Guerreo, Cathy Keitel, Emma Needham, and Barbara Welch.

This will be the Third Wednesday Hamburger Night and David Pipkin will take time from his busy schedule to return for Entertainment from 6-8 p.m. There will be drink specials, $2 margaritas, and lots of fun.

The Garden Club will travel to the Antique Rose Emporium in Independence, TX near Brenham on Thursday, March 21. Those going should meet in the parking lot at 9:30 to carpool. After the tour of the nursery members will eat lunch on the way back. Those going need to make a reservation with their caller.

The Niners Spring Fling/St. Patrick’s Tournament was chaired by Carol Lorch and her helper, Jean Benson who gave each player green beads to wear. The game was regular golf with a few changes including putting with a ping pong type ball on one hole and getting to throw out one hole selected by the chairman. Winners were First Place Mary Schroeder and Second Place Jean Benson with Mary also winning Low Putts. Janet Miller won Closest to the Pin and Jackie Kitchens won the “Greenest Player” as she was dressed from head to toe in green. At lunch each player had an Irish Saying at her place Along with the other Irish table decorations.

Sunday Couples began cold and warmed up for a nice day on the course. A certain amount of string was presented to each couple according to their handicap. They could use string to complete a stroke and then cut off that amount. This format presented some strategy along the way. Be sure Garry Hebert has your reservation for the BBQ Dinner that will be held March 24 after golf.

The Semi Annual Friends of the Library will have their book sale March 22-23 at the Central Library. Members can attend on March21 and all the money raised goes back to the library. The 23rd is the Bag Sale which means you pay $2 for as many books as you can place in the bag they give you. The Book Nook Store sells used books and is open when the library is open.